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Aloysius Martin Thesz (April 24, 1916 – April 28, 2002), known by the ring name Lou Thesz, was an American professional wrestler.
Lou Thesz, heralded as one of wrestling’s truest and first pioneers, will now be recognized beside fellow sports-entertainment royalty as a WWE Hall of Fame Legacy inductee.
May 8, 2002 · Lou Thesz, the most celebrated professional wrestler of the mid-20th century and one of the last who relied on physical skills rather than show business gimmicks, died on April 28 in a hospital...
Apr 24, 2016 · Lou Thesz was a legendary wrestler who won seven world titles and influenced many others. Read the recollections of Scott Casey, Gene Kiniski, Nick Bockwinkel, Don Leo Jonathan, Bob Roop, Ted Tourtas, Mark Lewin and Paul DeMarco.
Sep 17, 2009 · Learn about Lou Thesz, the grandfather of professional wrestling, who invented many moves, had the longest World Championship reign, and carried the NWA promotion. He was a fan favorite, a classy individual, and a wrestling legend who shaped the sport.
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Thesz won the NWA world title from Everett Marshall in 1937 in St. Louis, at the age of 21 and held the title on six occasions for a total of 13 years, longer than any other wrestler in NWA history. For nearly four decades, Lou Thesz was one of the biggest names in all of professional sports.
Often regarded as the greatest wrestler who ever lived, Lou Thesz was an enduring champion during a time that the business was changing. Overcoming an initially contentious relationship with the National Wrestling Alliance to become its flagship champion, he would win three world heavyweight titles with the organisation, with an unparalleled ...
